Special Edition: Summer 2022

Dear Evergreen colleagues,

Welcome back! I know that many of you (like me) have been on campus consistently. Yet, marking the sense of awakening that comes with the new academic year feels especially significant this fall. We at the Washington Center feel particularly grateful for the opportunity to return to building community in person. I hope you will join us for an upcoming event at the newly minted Learning and Teaching Commons space.

This summer we had a rich program of summer institutes. If you weren't able to join an institute, you can review the materials through Canvas. The planning and design institute, Designing Learning Experiences that Matter, has several embedded workshops that faculty might find especially useful as you put the finishing touches on your syllabi.

If you are contemplating how to start the quarter, James Lang's Advice Guide - How to Teach a Good First Day of Class - offers some sage advice for building student engagement from the get-go.

In Community,

JuliA Metzker, Director
Washington Center for Improving Undergraduate Education

The Learning and Teaching Commons newsletter is delivered to your inbox on the first Friday of the month during the quarter. Click here to read past newsletters.

Meet the Commons Faculty Scholar

John Caraher is joining the Learning and Teaching Commons this year as the 2022-2023 Faculty Scholar. John has been teaching at Evergreen since 2017. John will be embarking on a study of the teaching practices Evergreen’s talented faculty employ to ensure the success of the school’s diverse student population.

CONNECT @ THE COMMONS

Commons Open House
Come Celebrate with us!

Join us for a wine and cheese reception at 4:00pm on Wednesday, September 14th in Sem II E3123.

[Visit the Commons blog for event details.]

Are you interested in shaping the Commons?

Join the Advisory Council

We are recruiting faculty members to serve on the Learning and Teaching Commons Advisory Council. This is a great opportunity to shape faculty development at Evergreen!

Did you miss a summer institute?

Good news! You can now access this valuable content in Canvas. To access, click here for self-enroll links.

Teaching Consultations

Do you have a teaching puzzle? The Learning and Teaching Commons offers individual and small group remote teaching consultations.

Request a consultation

Preparing to Teach

We've collected recent campus updates that will be useful as you prepare.

Classes begin on Wednesday

This year the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana falls on September 26-27. To be inclusive of diverse students, Evergreen will delay the start of classes until Wednesday, September 28.

New Student Orientation

As we prepare to welcome new students to campus, would you like to know more about the orientation activities? Mel Pascal, Assistant Director of New Student Programs, outlined the program. Read more →

Teaching with film

Did you know you can request films to stream in class? Check out Ray Zill’s guide on electronic resources and streaming media. Read more →

Interlibrary Loan

The library has updated their Interlibrary Loan search technology, and now it is easier than ever to search the catalog. Read more →

Legislative Internship

The Legislative Internship is accepting applications Sep 1 - Oct 19. This experience encourages students to learn quickly, think critically, and develop professionally as they forge lifelong connections in public policy. Read more →

TRiO accepting applications for 22-23

TRiO provides wraparound services to first-generation, low income, and disabled students. Read more →

STUDENT RESOURCES

These individuals and offices are eager to support students. Keep this list handy when advising students or reach out to schedule a visit to your program or course.

The Greener Hub connects students in touch with the people, offices, and services they need.
Visit the Daniel J. Evans Library page to learn about student access to electronic and print materials.
Refer students to the Writing Center and the Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning Center for tutoring support.
Media Services offers equipment, instruction, and production services in audio, video, animation, film, and photography for students, faculty, and staff.
The Title IX office is available to support us in our responsibilities as mandatory reporters. Review the Guide for Responsible Employees for more information.
Connect your students with Advising and Career Services for support with academic planning and career exploration.
Access Services for Students with Disabilities works with admitted Evergreen students to ensure equal access to academic programs and services.
Submit your student concerns to the Campus Assessment, Response & Evaluation (CARE) Team. This cross-divisional team directs students towards supportive campus resources.
The basic needs center provides resources for a variety of student needs.